Services
Mrs. Patricia Rankin McCarty, funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Faith Presbyterian Church 3255 Bailey Ave, , Jackson, MS at 11:00 a.m. Ms. McCarty will repose in the church at 10:00 a.m., until services time. Visitation will be Friday, November 30, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p. m. at Willis and Sons Funeral Home 5235 Robinson Rd Ext., Jackson MS. Interment: Garden Memorial Park, Jackson, MS.
Obituary
Mrs. Patricia Rankin McCarty was born on May 21,1954, to the late Mrs.Maggie Rankin Hopson in Jackson, MS. She was the oldest of four children and only daughter.
Patricia confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS where she remained an active member until her passing.
Patricia attended Brown Elementary School, Powell Junior High School, and was a 1973 graduate of Murrah High School. While at Murrah, she was a member of the Murrah Misses Dance Team and other extracurricular activities. Patricia continued her education at Jackson State University, earning a Bachelor of science degree in Accounting.
Professionally, Patricia worked at Unifirst Bank, Magnolia Federal Bank, and Jackson State University in accounting. She retired from Jackson State University in 2013.
Patricia Rankin McCarty departed this life on Wednesday, November 21,2018, and will be remembered for her loving heart, warming smile, free spirit, and helpful attitude. You would always find Patricia helping out with her family or at her church. She enjoyed working on programs and special activities including holiday programs and Vacation Bible School. Patricia was also gifted and talented seamstress often making suits, dresses, and gowns for family and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her mother, Mrs. Maggie Rankin Hopson, and sister-in-law, Vivian McCarty Williams. Her memory will forever be cherished by her husband, Mr. Ollie McCarty, Jr.; her three sons: Keith McCarty, Travis (Patrice) McCarty, and Victor (Teressa) McCarty; her three brothers; Larry Hopson, Henry (Cynthia) Hopson, and Alonzo Hopson; her grandchildren Ajoni and Ryan (Travis & Patrice); her brother-in-law Tyrus (Sandra) McCarty; her mother-in-law Mrs. Hattie McCarty; and a host of family and friends.
Patricia confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS where she remained an active member until her passing.
Patricia attended Brown Elementary School, Powell Junior High School, and was a 1973 graduate of Murrah High School. While at Murrah, she was a member of the Murrah Misses Dance Team and other extracurricular activities. Patricia continued her education at Jackson State University, earning a Bachelor of science degree in Accounting.
Professionally, Patricia worked at Unifirst Bank, Magnolia Federal Bank, and Jackson State University in accounting. She retired from Jackson State University in 2013.
Patricia Rankin McCarty departed this life on Wednesday, November 21,2018, and will be remembered for her loving heart, warming smile, free spirit, and helpful attitude. You would always find Patricia helping out with her family or at her church. She enjoyed working on programs and special activities including holiday programs and Vacation Bible School. Patricia was also gifted and talented seamstress often making suits, dresses, and gowns for family and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her mother, Mrs. Maggie Rankin Hopson, and sister-in-law, Vivian McCarty Williams. Her memory will forever be cherished by her husband, Mr. Ollie McCarty, Jr.; her three sons: Keith McCarty, Travis (Patrice) McCarty, and Victor (Teressa) McCarty; her three brothers; Larry Hopson, Henry (Cynthia) Hopson, and Alonzo Hopson; her grandchildren Ajoni and Ryan (Travis & Patrice); her brother-in-law Tyrus (Sandra) McCarty; her mother-in-law Mrs. Hattie McCarty; and a host of family and friends.